TFS Reviews

It is easy to push our changes from quality to pre-prod and prod. We also use TFS for maintaining our data.

It is a repository, so all the changes are saved. Also, even if there is some conflict, we have the merge tool and can use it to check the changes made by the developers. We can finalize which one to push to the server.

It would be better if we could bring it out on the cloud.

We have been using this solution for one year, and it is deployed on-premises.

We build a table in TFS and then deploy it using Octopus. It is a slower process, and you can go directly to SSMS and create a table there. However, there is no history if there are any mishaps, so we lose all the changes. So it is better to make those changes in TFS to have a backup. So even though TFS is slower, it is better.

The solution is scalable, and we haven't faced any issues with TFS except for some conflicts we can resolve using the merge tool. We have about 50 to 60 people using TFS. We have about eight people working on our support team.

I rate the technical support a nine out of ten.

The initial setup was straightforward. Deployment time depends on the weight of the package table or solution. It can range from 20 seconds to ten minutes. We completed the deployment in-house.

I rate this solution a nine out of ten.

We use it for code archiving, complete CI/CD functionality, code propagation, code repository, etc.

Team Foundation Server (TFS) is easy to use, and we have a complete trail and traceability. We also like the access control part.

The price could be cheaper.

We're going for a cloud solution that will give us similar functionality and integration with our other products that we are customizing, like SFD. At present, those codes aren't many. 

I've been using it for more than eight years.

It is stable.

It's scalable. We have around 45 users.

We deployed it using an in-house team. You will need two to three people who are in the DevOps teams, who do all the testing, and programmers, who use it and check the code.

You will need to obtain server and account licenses.

TFS is a good product, and I would rate it at eight on a scale from one to ten.

We use TFS for manual testing in our labs and as an automation tool., basically use TFS and we have the shared for that. 

The TFS was previously used for the build repository, but we have moved away from using it and we use other tools for builds. We are moving towards JIRA for other activities, such as cascade management, and test automation management.

The most valuable features of TFS are the test plans. We can reproduce reusable test plans in test automation. We have a lot of queries and this feature is very useful. 

I have been using TFS for approximately seven years.

TFS is highly stable. We have a lot of queries and the test plans can generate for automation purposes and runs very well. I prefer TFS over Jira in this area.

TFS is scalable with different Microsoft tools for test management but it is not scalable with other third-party tools.

We have more than 200 users using this solution.

We use JIRA in parallel with TFS and we are facing a lot of difficulties with JIRA because we do not receive the leverage and the same features in JIRA that we do in TFS. Our preference is TFS over JIRA.

There is some maintenance required from our team. For example, licensing and overall support. 

When the applications are developed in VideoStudio and other technologies. It's preferred to use TFS for all of the management solutions.

I rate TFS a nine out of ten.

We use this solution for test management and defect tracking. 

Most of my work is in the defect area of the solution. I like the attachments which can be directly inserted and highlighted. Users get alerted so they know when there's work required which makes the solution quite efficient. TFS also has filters that help us create a dashboard for monitoring, as well as test and script planning.

I haven't been able to get access to the test case management and execution because it requires an extra license fee. It would be helpful if that was made available to all the users who have already bought TFS.

I've been using this solution for about three years. 

The solution is stable. 

The solution is scalable. 

The features in TFS are similar to those found in Jira. 

The solution came with our Microsoft package so no deployment was required, it was just a matter of clicking on the web link. We currently have more than 500 users and that will increase in the future. 

I rate the solution nine out of 10. 

We are using TFS for STLC

It improved SDLC & STLC 

The most valuable features of TFS are bug reporting and its high performance.

The overall reports in TFS could improve. Additionally, there should be an easier way to migrate from an older version to a newer one.

In a future release of TFS, they should be more integration and DevOps features added.

I have been using TFS for approximately 15 years.

I rate the stability of TFS a six out of ten.

The scalability of TFS is good.

We have approximately 50 people from our IT teams that are using the solution in my company.

I rate the scalability of TFS a six out of ten.

I have not used the support from TFS.

I previously used Jira. I did not switch solutions, the new company I work for selected TFS.

The initial setup of TFS took a couple of days to implement. The full process was simple.

There are different prices depending on the configurations. There is a free version available. There is no extra cost for the solution. However, the hardware could be something that needs to be considered.

The maintenance of the solution can be done by one or two people.

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate TFS an eight out of ten.

The solution was used for software development.

It is very user-friendly.

Since the TFS was an on-prem solution, the private network accessibility was restricted. 

I have been using TFS for a year. 

It is a stable solution. I rate the stability an eight out of ten. 

It is a scalable solution. Presently, twenty to thirty users are using the solution. 

The technical support team is good and supportive. 

Positive

The IT team deployed the solution. 

There is a yearly licensing fee that needs to be paid. 

I rate the overall solution a nine out of ten.

We are using TFS for source control.

The most valuable feature of TFS is its compatibility with Microsoft Windows systems. We have predominantly Microsoft solutions and TFS work well.

The user interface could improve and test management was not useful in TFS.

I have been using TFS for approximately three years.

The support from the vendor was good.

We switched from TFS and now we use Jira.

The initial setup of TFS was complex.

We did the implementation of the solution in-house using our own knowledge and we did some training courses in TFS.

We evaluated GitLab and Github for source control and Jira for ticketing handling. The newer versions of TFS are better but at the time we found Jira to be more user-friendly and TFS was more technical which is why we switched to Jira.

The effectiveness of TFS depends on the specific use case. It's a suitable solution if the user primarily operates with Microsoft tools, such as Azure DevOps and others.

I rate TFS seven out of ten.

The interface is good with TFS.

I am looking for some pull request features, like Git.  I do not see a pull request option for branching and merging. I would also like a true command prompt like Git.

I have been using TFS for the past fourteen or fifteen years.

TFS is definitely stable.

TFS is scalable because it is managed by Microsoft internally. 

Technical support is good. We have optional support with Microsoft.

We previously used VSTS however TFS is a far better product.

The initial setup was very easy and straightforward.

The overall price of TFS is good.

I think most people are working with Git. We feel comfortable with TFS because we are already used to it. TFS is a good product and you can continue working with it.

I am overall happy with TFS and would rate it a nine on a scale of one to ten.